Setting Your Primary Language
Configure the main language your AI agent speaks to callers.
Overview
The primary language determines:
- Which language your AI agent speaks by default
- Which voice accent is used
- How greetings are displayed and translated
Accessing Language Settings
- Navigate to Agent Settings > Voice & Languages
- Locate the Primary Language section at the top of the page
Selecting Your Primary Language
Click the language dropdown
Browse available languages - they display with:
Native language names (e.g., "日本語", "中文", "हिन्दी")
Country flags for easy recognition
Select your preferred language
Click Save Changes
What Happens When You Change Languages
When you select a new primary language and save:
- Voice Selection - A voice matching the new language is automatically selected (if available)
- Greeting Translation - All greetings are automatically translated to the new language
- Language Config - The primary language is updated across all language settings
💡 Note: Automatic greeting translation ensures your AI voice speaks naturally in its assigned language. This prevents the awkward situation of a voice speaking text in a different language than its native accent.
Available Languages
Speako supports voices in many languages including:
- English (Australian, American, British accents)
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Japanese (日本語)
- Chinese (中文)
- Hindi (हिन्दी)
- Arabic (العربية)
- And more The specific languages available depend on the AI voice providers configured for your account.
Tips
- Choose language first - Set your primary language before customizing greetings to avoid unnecessary translations
- Test your selection - Make a test call to hear how your AI sounds in the new language
- Review translations - After changing languages, review your greetings to ensure they sound natural for your business
Related Articles
- Adding Additional Languages
- Auto-Translation & Restoring Original Greetings
- Selecting Your Agent's Voice